The University of Padua, one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious institutions, is offering 62 highly competitive scholarships for international students enrolling in English-taught degree programs for the academic year 2025/2026. These fully funded scholarships aim to attract talented students from around the world to pursue undergraduate and graduate studies in Italy.
Administered by
Central Administration – International Relations Division
Global Engagement Office
Lungargine del Piovego 1, 35131 Padova, Italy
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.unipd.it
Overview of Scholarship Opportunities
The scholarship initiative is part of the University of Padua’s internationalisation efforts. It supports international students who are non-residents of Italy, non-Italian citizens, and who hold a foreign academic qualification. The call includes two categories of scholarships:
Padua International Excellence Scholarships
Up to 62 scholarships are awarded to top international applicants enrolling in English-taught degree programs (excluding online-only programs such as the Bachelor’s in Techniques and Methods in Psychological Science). The full list of eligible English-taught programs is available at: https://www.unipd.it/en/english-degrees
Department-Specific Scholarships
An additional 31 scholarships are awarded by various departments for specific degree programs:
Department of Biomedical Science (DBS)
Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering (DICEA)
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2 scholarships for MSc in Environmental Engineering
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2 scholarships for MSc in Mathematical Engineering
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2 scholarships for MSc in Water and Geological Risk Engineering
Department of Developmental Psychology and Socialisation (DPSS)
Department of Industrial Engineering (DII)
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1 scholarship each for MSc in Aerospace Engineering, Chemical and Process Engineering, Electrical Energy Engineering, Energy Engineering, and Materials Engineering
Department of Land, Environment, Agriculture and Forestry (TeSAF)
Department of Linguistic and Literary Studies (DISLL)
Department of Mathematics ‘Tullio Levi-Civita’ (DM)
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2 scholarships each for MSc in Cybersecurity, Computational Finance, Computer Science, Data Science, and Mathematics
Department of Medicine (DIMED)
Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education and Applied Psychology (FISPPA)
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1 scholarship for MSc in Clinical, Social and Intercultural Psychology
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1 scholarship for MSc in Social Science for Digital Data
Department of Political Science, Law, and International Studies (SPGI)
Scholarship Value and Coverage
Each scholarship includes:
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Annual allowance of €8,000 (gross)
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Full tuition fee waiver
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Students are responsible only for the regional tax and revenue stamp
No travel, insurance, or other reimbursements are included. Scholarships last:
Recipients may be invited to act as University Ambassadors at institutional events.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, applicants must:
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Hold a non-Italian secondary school certificate (for Bachelor’s) or a non-Italian Bachelor’s degree (for Master’s)
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Not hold Italian citizenship (including dual citizenships)
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Not reside in Italy at the time of application
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Apply for up to three English-taught degree programs at the University of Padua
Applicants meeting all requirements are automatically considered for scholarships. No separate scholarship application is required.
Selection Criteria and Evaluation Process
Selection is based on academic merit and prior achievements. Committees for each degree program evaluate applications. In case of a tie, younger candidates are given preference. Scholarships are mainly reserved for first-round applicants but may be extended to second-round applicants depending on availability.
Result Announcement Timeline
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Unlimited access programs (1st round): from 12 March 2025
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Limited access programs (1st round): from 11 April 2025
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Limited access programs (2nd round): from 12 May 2025
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Unlimited access programs (2nd round): from 11 June 2025
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Single-cycle Medicine and Surgery: after IMAT test results
Scholarship Acceptance Process
Selected candidates must:
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Accept the scholarship and admission offer
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Pay the admission fee
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Meet visa and admission requirements
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Finalize enrolment after document verification
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Not hold any other public scholarships
Failure to meet any requirement results in loss of scholarship eligibility. Unaccepted scholarships may be reassigned to other eligible candidates by 30 June 2025 (except Medicine and Surgery).
Scholarship Disbursement
The scholarship is paid in two installments of €4,000 per academic year.
First installment is paid after:
Arrival deadlines vary by department:
Second installment is paid upon earning at least 12 ECTS credits by March 2026. Recognized prior learning credits are not counted.
Scholarship Renewal Requirements
For Master’s programs (2026/27):
For Bachelor’s/Single-cycle programs (2027/28):
Credits from prior learning are not considered toward renewal criteria.
Scholarship Revocation
Scholarship will be revoked if:
In such cases, recipients must return all scholarship funds received.
Responsible Office
Dr. Mattia Gusella
Head, Global Engagement Office
Email: [email protected]
The Call for Applications has been digitally signed by:
Rector Prof.ssa Daniela Mapelli
As per Italian legislative decree no. 82/2005
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